I want to tell you a story. Once upon a time there was a little boy full of curiosity and questions, like all little boys. He loved roly-poly bugs and grasshoppers and skateboards and GI Joes. He wanted Ninja Turtle underwear more than anything. But there was a terrible misunderstanding. The grownups made him wear […]

Here’s a thing you might not know about me. I really love plants. I especially love the IDEA of plants, and especially when they’re peacefully pinned on a Pinterest board, without all the pesky bugs and dirt and mildew. And I definitely feel that plants should come with a gardener, just like children should come […]

Do you want to feel rich? Without, uh, actually being rich? It’s actually more doable than you might think.

Time for an Extremely Scientific Quiz. Imagine that you just made yourself the perfect cup of double bergamot earl grey tea. Ahhhh, fragrant and hot, in your favorite china mug– bliss. But as you reach to grab the organic whole milk, somehow it catches on your sleeve and crashes to the floor. Shatter! Mess! Disaster!!! Is your […]

This one’s going to be short… because…. I got married last night! I did! In the middle of a field, to the love of my life, with our five kids rolling and bouncing around us. (Best moment: when Epic said, “Hold on!!!! PAUSE THE WEDDING!!!” because little Mayhem was making a break for freedom. Meanwhile, […]